Ka Grammy Hawai'i: Pehea lā e pono ai?

Synopsis: This is the continuation of last week's column about the Hawaiian Grammy. More artists from Hawaii's music profession should register for the NARAS (National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences) if we hope to effect change in the way candidates are nominated and winners are chosen.

Ka Grammy Hawai'i: Pehea lä e pono ai?

Synopsis: This is the continuation of last week's column about the Hawaiian Grammy. More artists from Hawaii's music profession should register for the NARAS (National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences) if we hope to effect change in the way candidates are nominated and winners are chosen.

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